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Overview |
Cooper Union | Hofstra | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 983 | 10,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cooper.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | $54,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | $54,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,650 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,199 | $35,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,187 | $33,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,790 | 22,890 | ||
| Admitted | 341 | 16,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.1% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.8% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1520 | 1210/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 8, 2026 |
Academics |
Cooper Union | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 | $242 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
Cooper Union | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Cooper Union | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (10,393 students vs. 983 students)
Cooper Union vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cooper Union or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 22% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($54,335.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Hofstra than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($54,335.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Hofstra ($28,199 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 5.2% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($17,720 vs. $18,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 18.7% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($39,187 vs. $33,007)
Cooper Union vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cooper Union or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Cooper Union .
- Accepted freshman Cooper Union students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Cooper Union (19.1%)
Cooper Union vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cooper Union or Hofstra? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Hofstra and Cooper Union.
- The graduation rate at Cooper Union is higher than Hofstra University (76% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art earn on average $4,800 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $59,200)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $6,838 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($16,662 vs. $23,500)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($172 vs. $242)
- More Cooper Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/